Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 18/04/2023

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England League 1 - Memorial Stadium

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

This Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction looks at the midweek league match between two outfits who have experienced contrasting fortunes over the last few games. The Bristol outfit have actually managed more points than Sheffield Wednesday in the last six matches.

Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips

Bristol are coming on the back of a 1-1 draw with Derby with Joey Barton watching his team grab a crucial late goal to secure a point. Sheffield Wednesday could not find themselves picking up back-to-back wins after a very long time, as they succumbed to the 3-2 loss against Burton Albion.

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Draw

Sheffield Wednesday could not sustain the confidence provided by the win over Accrington Stanley during the weekend, as they succumbed to the sixth league defeat of the season. It clearly shows that the club are still not out of the woods yet. Bristol Rovers have been picking up some impressive results including the draw with Derby County during the weekend. The fighting performance shown by Joey Barton’s team is likely to extend into the upcoming match, as per this Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction.

Both teams to score – yes

The Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday betting tips continue to witness Wednesday going through a defensive crisis. In the last six matches, Wednesday have conceded more goals than Bristol. They are likely to suffer once again in the upcoming match given the less preparation time.

Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Match

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

26/10/22

England League 1 League 1

Sheff Wed

Bristol Rovers

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1

Last Five - Bristol Rovers

07/05/23

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Bolton

Bristol Rovers

3

2

L

02/05/23

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Shrewsbury

Bristol Rovers

2

1

L

29/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Peterborough

Bristol Rovers

0

0

D

25/04/23

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Plymouth

Bristol Rovers

2

0

L

22/04/23

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Port Vale

Bristol Rovers

2

0

L

Last Five - Sheff Wed

29/05/23

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Barnsley

Sheff Wed

0

1

W

18/05/23

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Peterborough

Sheff Wed

1

5

W

12/05/23

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Peterborough

Sheff Wed

4

0

L

07/05/23

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Derby

Sheff Wed

0

1

W

29/04/23

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Shrewsbury

Sheff Wed

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W

These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Bristol Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.

Bristol Rovers odds: 33/10 (4.30) – 23.3%

Draw odds: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%

Sheffield Wednesday odds: 77/100 (1.77) – 56.5%

Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday odds are very attractive for backing a result other than a victory for Sheffield Wednesday considering that Moore and his team have not been at their best for more than a month. One can back a draw at 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%. Similarly, the both teams to score market is very attractive at 4/6 (1.67) – 60%.

Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis

Bristol Rovers:

Bristol Rovers remain in the mid-table position is coming into the game and a victory in the upcoming matches is unlikely to change things for the 15^th placed team. Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday lineups are unlikely to see any significant change from the home team considering that they have been riding momentum over the last few games. Nick Anderton remains the only player who is unavailable because of cancer.

Predicted Line-Up:

Belshaw, Gibson, Gordon, Bogarde, Sinclair, Finley, Ward, Anderson, Connolly, Hoole, Collins

Sheffield Wednesday:

The loss against Burton Albion is a big blow for Sheffield Wednesday in the efforts to get promoted, as the team have now dropped two points behind table leaders Plymouth after having played a game more. Darren Moore is expected to ring the changes in the starting lineup in the hope of rediscovering form.

Predicted Line-Up:

Dawson , Flint, Paterson, Famewo, Bannan, Johnson, Palmer, Vaulks, Adeniran, Bakinson, Gregory

Player to Watch: Michael Smith

Michael Smith is once again expected to be back in the starting line-up after coming off the bench and scoring a goal in the recent loss against Burton Albion. The club’s top scorer has now been able to get two goals and an assist in his last three appearances. His overall record for the campaign is still very impressive at 13 goals and six assists in 35 league appearances.

Starting Line-Ups:

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

EFL English League One Complete Table

League One 22/23

#	Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Points
1	Plymouth	46	31	8	7	35	101
2	Ipswich	46	28	14	4	66	98
3	Sheff Wed	46	28	12	6	44	96
4	Barnsley	46	26	8	12	33	86
5	Bolton	46	23	12	11	26	81
6	Peterborough	46	24	5	17	21	77
7	Derby	46	21	13	12	21	76
8	Portsmouth	46	17	19	10	11	70
9	Wycombe	46	20	9	17	8	69
10	Charlton	46	16	14	16	4	62
11	Lincoln City	46	14	20	12	0	62
12	Shrewsbury	46	17	8	21	-9	59
13	Fleetwood Town	46	14	16	16	2	58
14	Exeter	46	15	11	20	-4	56
15	Burton Albion	46	15	11	20	-22	56
16	Cheltenham	46	14	12	20	-16	54
17	Bristol Rovers	46	14	11	21	-15	53
18	Port Vale	46	13	10	23	-23	49
19	Oxford Utd	46	11	14	21	-7	47
20	Cambridge Utd	46	13	7	26	-27	46
21	Milton Keynes Dons	46	11	12	23	-22	45
22	Morecambe	46	10	14	22	-31	44
23	Accrington Stanley	46	11	11	24	-37	44
24	Forest Green	46	6	9	31	-58	27

Questions about Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

Where is the match scheduled? Memorial Stadium

When does this match start? 18th April 2023 at 19:45 GMT

Which team is the favourite to win? Sheffield Wednesday